Science Talk
Scientific American
Science Talk is a podcast of longer-form audio experiments from Scientific American--from immersive sonic journeys into nature to deep dives into research with leading experts.
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Sep 9, 2011 • 23min
Science Legend Christian de Duve
Christian de Duve, 1974 Nobel laureate for physiology or medicine, talks about going from a cell biologist to a theorist on evolution and the origin of life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 26, 2011 • 18min
Carl Zimmer on Rats, Cats, Viruses and Tattoos
In part 2 of our interview, award-winning author Carl Zimmer talks about his latest books, and a new study that shows how Toxoplasma influences the behavior of rats--and maybe of us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 24, 2011 • 25min
Carl Zimmer on Evolution in the Big City
The annual Scientific American September single-topic issue is all about cities. And award-winning author Carl Zimmer recently penned a piece on evolution research in the urban environment for The New York Times. In part 1 of this interview, he talks about urban evolution Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 9, 2011 • 29min
The City That Became Safe: What New York Teaches about Urban Crime and Its Control
U.C. Berkeley School of Law professor Franklin Zimring talks about his article, "How New York Beat Crime," in the August issue of Scientific American Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 27, 2011 • 27min
Nobel Laureate Avram Hershko: The Orchestra in the Cell
Nobel laureate Avram Hershko, who determined cellular mechanisms for breaking down proteins, talks about his research in a conversation recorded at the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Lindau, Germany. And Scientific American Editor in Chief Mariette DiChristina discusses the recent inaugural Google Science Fair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 20, 2011 • 36min
Nobel Laureate Peter Agre: From Aquaporins to Lutefisk
Peter Agre, 2003 Chemistry Nobel laureate for his work on aquaporins, the proteins that allow water into and out of cells, talks about his research, his upbringing and why he almost ran for the Senate, in a conversation recorded at the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Lindau, Germany Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 25, 2011 • 15min
Let's Make a Probabilistic Deal: A Fresh Look at the Monty Hall Problem
Scientific American math and physics editor Davide Castelvecchi revisits the Monty Hall problem, so you can know whether you're better off holding on to your original pick or switching when new information presents itself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 17, 2011 • 27min
How Physics Limits Intelligence
Award-winning author Douglas Fox talks about his cover story in the July issue of Scientific American on The Limits of Intelligence, placed there by the laws of physics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 26, 2011 • 24min
Dying for Science: The 100th Anniversary of the Doomed Scott Antarctic Expedition
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Edward Larson talks about his article "Greater Glory" in the June issue of Scientific American on the forgotten science of the doomed Scott expedition a hundred years ago Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 17, 2011 • 22min
Skirting Steak: The Case for Artificial Meat
Journalist Jeffrey Bartholet talks about his June Scientific American magazine article on the attempts to grow meat in the lab, and Editor in Chief Mariette DiChristina talks about the cover piece in the May issue on radical energy solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
